Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rice Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
How many students attend Rice Elementary School?
287 students attend Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rice Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Rice Elementary School offer ?
Rice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rice Elementary School part of?
Rice Elementary School is part of Mentor Exempted Village School District.
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